The Internet is a vast source of information. Here are just a few websites that you can access for historical content, instruction, and technical, procedural and gardening resources. If you know of other websites that would be helpful or interesting to other branches, please click here to share the website name and link.
Farm & Garden Related Resources
Meadow Brook Hall www.meadowbrookhall.org
Ambler Campus, Temple University www.ambler.temple.edu
The Henry Ford www.thehenryford.org
“Alma’s Gardener: Louisa King,” online exhibit by Emma Curie, Clarke Historical Library,
Central Michigan University. www.clarke.cmich.edu
“Fruits of Victory: The Woman’s Land Army of America in the Great War,” by Elaine F. Weiss,
Potomac Books, 2008. www.elaineweiss.com
Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study,
Harvard University. www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/schlesinger-library/collections
US National Arboretum http://www.usna.usda.gov/
Meadow Brook Hall www.meadowbrookhall.org
Ambler Campus, Temple University www.ambler.temple.edu
The Henry Ford www.thehenryford.org
“Alma’s Gardener: Louisa King,” online exhibit by Emma Curie, Clarke Historical Library,
Central Michigan University. www.clarke.cmich.edu
“Fruits of Victory: The Woman’s Land Army of America in the Great War,” by Elaine F. Weiss,
Potomac Books, 2008. www.elaineweiss.com
Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study,
Harvard University. www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/schlesinger-library/collections
US National Arboretum http://www.usna.usda.gov/
Garden Publications & Blogs
Horticulture http://www.hortmag.com/
Michigan Gardener http://www.michigangardener.com/
Green Prints http://greenprints.com/
Garden Gate http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/
Fine Gardening http://www.finegardening.com/
Jenny Rose Carey’s blog https://beforeyougarden.com/
David Moore blog https://greenyardmaster.com/
Horticulture http://www.hortmag.com/
Michigan Gardener http://www.michigangardener.com/
Green Prints http://greenprints.com/
Garden Gate http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/
Fine Gardening http://www.finegardening.com/
Jenny Rose Carey’s blog https://beforeyougarden.com/
David Moore blog https://greenyardmaster.com/
Local and Regional
U-M Herbarium http://lsa.umich.edu/herbarium/
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/
Michigan State University Horticultural Gardens http://www.hrt.msu.edu/our_gardens
I Love Gardens http://www.ilovegardens.com/Michigan%20Gardens.htm
Index of public and private gardens to visit, searchable by state
Belle Isle Conservancy http://www.belleisleconservancy.org/
Detroit Riverfront http://www.detroitriverfront.org/
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (Detroit River) http://www.iwralliance.org/
U-M Herbarium http://lsa.umich.edu/herbarium/
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/
Michigan State University Horticultural Gardens http://www.hrt.msu.edu/our_gardens
I Love Gardens http://www.ilovegardens.com/Michigan%20Gardens.htm
Index of public and private gardens to visit, searchable by state
Belle Isle Conservancy http://www.belleisleconservancy.org/
Detroit Riverfront http://www.detroitriverfront.org/
International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (Detroit River) http://www.iwralliance.org/
Birds and Nature
Cornell Lab of Ornithology http://www.birds.cornell.edu/page.aspx?pid=1609
ebird.org http://ebird.org/
Regional Plant Nurseries
Walters Gardens, Zeeland MI http://www.waltersgarden.com
Arrowhead Alpines, Fowlerville MI http://arrowheadalpines.com/
Native Plant Nursery, Ann Arbor MI http://www.nativeplant.com/index.html
Old House Gardens, Ann Arbor MI http://oldhousegardens.com/
General Gardening Resources
Dave’s Garden http://davesgarden.com/
Active plant database and online community forum; plant nursery ratings
National Gardening Association https://garden.org/
Vegetable Gardening http://www.vegetablegardener.com/
National Garden Bureau http://ngb.org
Bug Guide http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740
Michigan Insect Guide http://www.knowyourinsects.org/
Missouri Botanical Garden http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Pollinator conservation http://www.xerces.org/
Extensive information on protecting bees, butterflies, and other invertebrates
US and International Gardens http://www.gardenvisit.com/
Planters Place http://www.plantersplace.com/
Ask the Expert; garden blogs and videos; community forum; more
Dave’s Garden http://davesgarden.com/
Active plant database and online community forum; plant nursery ratings
National Gardening Association https://garden.org/
Vegetable Gardening http://www.vegetablegardener.com/
National Garden Bureau http://ngb.org
Bug Guide http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740
Michigan Insect Guide http://www.knowyourinsects.org/
Missouri Botanical Garden http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Pollinator conservation http://www.xerces.org/
Extensive information on protecting bees, butterflies, and other invertebrates
US and International Gardens http://www.gardenvisit.com/
Planters Place http://www.plantersplace.com/
Ask the Expert; garden blogs and videos; community forum; more
Horticultural Therapy
American Horticultural Therapy Assn http://ahta.org/horticultural-therapy
Michigan Hort Therapy Assn
https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Horticultural-Therapy-Association-MHTA-266245156762047/?fref=nf
American Horticultural Therapy Assn http://ahta.org/horticultural-therapy
Michigan Hort Therapy Assn
https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Horticultural-Therapy-Association-MHTA-266245156762047/?fref=nf
Fundraising & Nonprofits
Mobile Cause - Fundraising Ideas for NonProfits www.mobilecause.com/fundraising-event-ideas/
Nonprofit Expert -Resources for Nonprofits http://www.nonprofitexpert.com/
Mobile Cause - Fundraising Ideas for NonProfits www.mobilecause.com/fundraising-event-ideas/
Nonprofit Expert -Resources for Nonprofits http://www.nonprofitexpert.com/
Parliamentary Procedure
Roberts Rules Online http://www.rulesonline.com/
National Association of Parliamentarians http://www.parliamentarians.org/about/parliamentary-basics/
Roberts Rules Online http://www.rulesonline.com/
National Association of Parliamentarians http://www.parliamentarians.org/about/parliamentary-basics/
Technical Resources (printing/design/web/computer)
Small PDF https://smallpdf.com/
Tools for working with PDFs (compression, formats)
Website design https://www.thesitewizard.com/
SmartPress http://smartpress.com/
Online print service, with easy estimate interface
Small PDF https://smallpdf.com/
Tools for working with PDFs (compression, formats)
Website design https://www.thesitewizard.com/
SmartPress http://smartpress.com/
Online print service, with easy estimate interface
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Fun Stuff
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